Upright Keywords
self-reflection, introspection, contemplation, withdrawal, solitude, search for self
Reversed Keywords
loneliness, isolation, recluse, being anti-social, rejection, returning to society
The Hermit depicts an old man standing alone at the peak of the mountainwhile holding a lantern in one of his hands and a staff on the other. Themountain denotes accomplishment, development, and success. The hermit tarotcard refers to the level of spiritual knowledge that he attained, and thathe is ready to impart that knowledge to everyone. There is also a deepcommitment he has to his goal and a solid awareness of the path thathe is taking. Inside the lantern, you will notice a star with 6 points which isalso known as the Seal of Solomon. This symbol represents wisdom. Thestaff that he holds depicts authority and power.
The Hermit is a seeker for theknowledge that comes from within. A lonely wanderer in the path of the night,he searches for that which can only be gained with long periods of solitude -the inner voice. To hear it, he must disconnect from the crowds whose voicesand desires threaten to overcome his own. He walks through the dark night ofhis unconscious, guided only by the low light of the northern star, with hisdestination being his home, his self.
He walks through the dark night of his unconscious,guided only by the low light of the northern star, with his destination beinghis home, his self.
You are currently contemplatingthat you need to be alone. Never be afraid to take this chance to reflect, asit could help you clear your mind of all the clutter that comes witheveryday life. The Hermit may also refer to your effort in taking action thatis authentic and aligned with your true self. You are perhaps searching yourinner soul for guidance on what is right, and where your next steps are to be.
The hermit's appearance in a reading can also denote the appearance of someonewho will come to your life that will be your mentor.
Upright Love Meaning
Upright Career Meaning
Upright Finances Meaning
pause in love life to introspect, self-understanding in love
contemplating next steps in career, searching for purpose in career
contemplating role of finances in happiness, less focus on material things
Love, being one of life’sgreatest mysteries, can be a great teacher. It requires all of us to truly knowourselves, our needs, our fears and our insecurities. The Hermit tarot lovemeaning can signal that we may need some time alone in order to develop someinsight about our selves before forming a strong romantic relationship withanother person. This period may feel a bit lonely, but it will place you on theright path to finding a love that you are meant to have. If you’re already in arelationship, this soul-searching is something that the two of you may want todo together. Both of you may want to think about what you expect out of arelationship, and what may make you happier. The initial talks may beuncomfortable, but will prepare a strong foundation for tackling the futureahead.
You may be spending some muchneeded time thinking about what you want out of your career right now. You mayfeel as though the path you are treading at the moment is not really workingfor you, and there can be the sense of not being fulfilled. Right now, you aretrying to understand what kind of work would give you joy on all levels. Ifyou’ve been pursuing a career purely for money, or financial stability, thesequalifications are no longer enough for you. You may be looking for a purpose,or at least something that gets you closer to who you want to be.
You may be coming to therealization that money doesn’t bring you happiness right now. This may be atime with less focus on material things, and more focus on trying to understandwhere you can truly find fulfillment.
When reversed, you are perhaps ina situation where you'd like to be alone; there is nothing wrong about that. However,there is a possibility that your seclusion may become harmful to both yourselfand others. Though the Hermit sets forwards with noble intentions tosearch for his inner truth, his path inward may also be filled with greatdanger. Going inward may lead to madness and the abyss, for the unconscious isfilled with images that he may not yet understand, lurking and waiting to lureyou ever inside. Like a man that gets lost in his own dreams, the hermit mayfind himself stuck in a world of his own, alone, trapped, unreal. You mustlearn to balance your need for truth with connection to your fellow human.
When it comes to work, the hermitreversal meaning refers to your preparedness to get to the bottom of somethingthat has been troubling you for quite some time now. There is searching to bedone, and it will be your responsibility to ask the question that will allowthe other people to understand the circumstances.
Reversed Love Meaning
Reversed Career Meaning
Reversed Finances Meaning
romantic rejection, loneliness, feeling distant from partner
realigning career to internal goals, outcast at work, working alone
better understanding of material situation
The reversed Hermit tarot lovemeaning can indicate a period of loneliness, one that is being forced on youinstead of one that you are initiating yourself. While this time may be trying,making the most of it can help you concentrate on your own goals, and clarifywhat it is you want from a partner and from life. These will be the buildingblocks for creating a strong future relationship. Should you already be in arelationship, you may find that one of you feels distant and is drifting away.Someone may feel alone in the partnership, despite each person’s efforts. Nowis the time to examine these dynamics and see whether you can extend a hand.Attention, care and a strong dose of self-awareness may be needed in order tofeel connected again.
At times, the reversed Hermit cansignal coming out of a period of contemplation. You may be ready to rejoinsociety, this time with a clearer understanding of what it is you want in termsof your career. You may now need to do a bit of realignment, whether it’slooking for a new job, networking to find mentors and teammates, or other moresocially related aspects of developing your career. On the other hand, it canalso be that your period of solitude can be extending further; you may chooseto avoid working with others altogether. Being on your own may feel much lesslimiting at first; but make sure you continue to receive social support. Attimes, this card can also indicate being forced to work alone, leading tofeelings of loneliness, or being an outcast amongst your coworkers.
When it comes to financialdecisions, you may be ready to look for advice from outside sources. Ideallyyou have come out of a period of contemplation on what material security andmoney means to you, and you may be putting those insights to use. Hopefully,this can lead to a better relationship with your material situation.
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